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Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team aiming for the Podium
The Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team is heading into the third stage of the 2025 44Cup in Marstrand, Sweden, with a clear objective: to turn the season around and climb the overall rankings. The team returns to these waters with good memories, having claimed a remarkable third place the last time they raced in Marstrand back in 2011.2 min read
Victory in DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series Race 1
Melbourne, VIC – Under crisp winter skies and a solid northerly breeze, the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series Race 1 delivered spectacular racing this weekend. With 36 boats lining up for the start, competitors were treated to classic Port Phillip conditions – shifting winds between 10 to 20 knots, flat seas, and plenty of tactical opportunities.3 min read
Rolex Fastnet Race Class40 top guns
Now 20+ years old, the Class40 has proved itself one of the most successful genre of offshore race boat ever. Since Géry Trentesaux and class co-founder, round the world sailor and journalist Patrice Carpentier entered their first Pogo 40 in the 2005 edition, the Rolex Fastnet Race has included a strong entry from this French box rule class, providing it with its own class since 2009. Today the Rolex Fastnet Race fea5 min read
Squib Nationals 2025 Kicks Off a Sea-Worthy Spectacle: Thrills and Chills on Day 1
The Squib National Championship 2025 at Royal Torbay Yacht Club sparkled with spirited sailing, captivating competition and unexpected victories on its first day, igniting the undeniable thrill of yacht racing.1 min read
SailGP on its way to Sassnitz
Hold onto your hats and tighten your lifejackets—SailGP is going to Germany for the very first time, and it promises to be an event for the ages. On August 16–17, the high-octane sailing series known for rewriting the rules of maritime racing will descend on the town of Sassnitz, nestled on the Baltic gem that is the island of Rügen. This isn’t your grandfather’s regatta—this is SailGP, where boats fly, and reputatio2 min read
Nasiba, the Third in the Outstanding Flexplorer 146 Series, Takes Sustainability and Adventure to New Heights
Nasiba, the third installment in the renowned Flexplorer 146 yacht series, has been launched. This eco-friendly vessel redefines international adventure for a contemporary, environmentally aware generation.2 min read
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival 2026
For 2026, the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival has moved the event forward a week from previously published dates to March 23-29. Additionally, Scrub Island will now kick off the Sailing Festival, and the Nanny Cay Cup Round Tortola Race has moved to Wednesday (March 25, 2026).3 min read
Women sailors reflect on the Admiral’s Cup inclusion rule
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has long acknowledged the slow but steady path toward gender inclusion in offshore sailing. For the forthcoming Admiral’s Cup, every boat must have at least one woman, as well as another sailor under 27. The goal is to expand access, broaden the talent pool, and create a more diverse and vibrant racing community.7 min read
Evolving with the Waves: Quay Group Sails Beyond Yachting to Cater to Ultra-High-Net-Worth Clients
In response to growing demand from the wealthiest clientele, superyacht recruitment specialist Quay Crew has rebranded as Quay Group, promising high-calibre integrated staffing solutions across sea and shore.2 min read
Poole Bay 100 Offshore Powerboat
Poole Bay 100 Offshore Powerboat will take place on Saturday June 14th, which will see teams competing for the second round of the 2025 UKOPRA Offshore Championships which will be hosted by Poole Quay Yacht Haven and organised by World Powerboats Events Ltd.2 min read
Betting a head of Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix
SailGP Hits the Bookies as High-Speed Catamarans Return to New York. SailGP, the high-octane, data-fuelled racing league that’s turned sailing into a stadium sport, has dropped anchor in the world of sports betting. Just ahead of this weekend’s Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (June 7–8), the global series is now letting fans back their hunches with a wager or two.2 min read
Record-sized fleet
Less than two months now remain until the start of the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, this year coinciding with the Royal Ocean Racing Club's centenary. Another huge fleet has entered. While 2023’s 50th edition of the event, that back in 1925 caused the RORC to be founded, saw a record 430 boats set sail, the 2025 entry list indicates that even this figure may be exceeded when the race starts from Cowes on 26 July, bound f4 min read
Sydney to Noumea Yacht Race: The Once-Fabled Ocean Passage Reignites After A 25-Year Hiatus And Covid Disruptions
After a turbulent hiatus led by the Covid pandemic, the prestigious Sydney Noumea Yacht Race sails back into the yachting season, testing the mettle of sailors in the vast Pacific waters once more.2 min read
Red Bull Italy SailGP Team
SailGP has today announced that the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team, has officially been acquired by a consortium of accomplished investors and sports industry leaders, including Hollywood royalty, Anne Hathaway. The consortium is led by Muse Capital founding partner, Assia Grazioli-Venier, and luxury brand entrepreneur, Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, with one of the world’s most decorated sailors and SailGP icon, Jimmy Sp3 min read
The Legacy Continues: 56m Alloy Sailing Yacht Salvaje Marks New Chapter with Recent Sale
Elevating luxury in the sailing world, the expansive 56-meter Alloy yacht Salvaje has found new ownership. This showcase of naval architecture is a product of meticulous crafting and world-class design.2 min read
The Tall Ship Races 2025
The Tall Ship Races 2025, commencing on July 4 in Le Havre, France, and concluding on August 9 in Esbjerg, Denmark, is a grand maritime event featuring a fleet of majestic tall ships racing across the English Channel and North Sea. Organised by Sail Training International, the event includes four competitive races and a scenic Cruise-in-Company, stopping at Le Havre (July 4–7), Dunkirk (July 10–13), Aberdeen (July 192 min read
Tall Ship Cuauhtémoc Collides with Brooklyn Bridge
Tragedy on the Hudson: Mexico’s Tall Ship Cuauhtémoc Collides with Brooklyn Bridge New York City, May 17, 2025 — It was meant to be a pageant of naval heritage and international friendship. Instead, Saturday evening saw a dramatic and deeply tragic turn of events on the East River. The Mexican Navy’s iconic tall ship, the Cuauhtémoc, a vision of white sails and brass-polished tradition, collided with the understructu2 min read
Monaco Grand Prix 2025
The Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2025 gears up for its thrilling run from May 23rd to 25th, the iconic Port Hercule transforms into a floating showcase of opulence, with an impressive fleet of yachts descending upon the principality. This year, marking the 81st edition of the race, the event draws some of the world’s most luxurious Super Yachts, turning the harbour into a spectacle that rivals the on-track action. Kno2 min read
Cowes Week - Sunsail renew sponsorship
Cowes Week Limited (CWL), the organisation behind the world’s premier sailing regatta, is delighted to announce that Sunsail, a globally recognised leader in yacht chartering, has renewed for a further year as the Official Charter Sailing Partner for the 2025 Regatta.2 min read